The events were presented by the Nerja authorities.
Credit: Ayuntamiento de Nerja
Nerja will commemorate the 600th anniversary of the Romani people’s arrival in Spain with a series of events on April 4 and 5. The initiative was presented by the town’s Culture Councillor, Ana María Muñoz, alongside Belén Heredia, president of AcompasArte and event organizer.
The celebrations will begin on April 4 with the fourth edition of the Romani People’s Day Gala at the Centro Cultural Villa de Nerja at 8:00 p.m. The event will include the reading of an institutional manifesto and the performance of the Romani anthem, Gelem Gelem. Attendees will also enjoy a flamenco show featuring renowned artists, including Agujeta Chico on vocals and guitar, Beatriz Morales as the lead dancer, and José Rubichi and Javier Peña on palmas.
On April 5, the commemoration will continue with the screening of the documentary Chaplin, Espíritu Gitano at the Nerja Museum at 7:00 p.m. The event will include the presence of several family members of the legendary actor Charlie Chaplin.
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Both events are free to attend, with entry available until capacity is reached. Invitations can be collected starting Tuesday at the Centro Cultural Villa de Nerja ticket office, between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
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